10-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed Lysol wipes and Febreze room spray in a fabric basket on a low shelf which was accessible to the children in care. Hand sanitizer, Desitin, Vaseline, and Lysol spray were on a low shelf accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator moving all chemicals to a locked area of the bathroom. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, per the FDCH Handbook: A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. D. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling."

Corrected Corrected by Dec 30, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

10-01 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be a container of Comet bleach cleaner to be on the floor next to the toilet, leaving it accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the cleaner and placing it in a locked cabinet out of reach of children. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. D. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

10-03 · Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Hazardous FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed there to be scissors on a low hanging shelf attached to an easel, leaving them accessible to the children in care. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the scissors and placing them out of children's reach. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. All areas and surfaces accessible to children shall be free from toxic substances and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. These items, as well as knives, sharp tools, BB guns, pellet guns and other potentially dangerous hazards, shall either be stored and in a locked area or must be inaccessible and out of a childs reach. B. All potentially harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials must be labeled and used according to manufacturers recommendation. C. Narcotics, alcohol, or other impairing drugs/paraphernalia must be kept inaccessible to children at all times. D. Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine. General cleaning refers to cleaning necessary to maintain a sanitary environment but that does not pose a hazard to children, such as wiping the table after lunch, soaking toys in a tub on the countertop, sweeping. This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

16-03 · Appropriate, Safe and Sanitary Bedding FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed napping mats and linens to be stored uncovered in the bathroom, leaving them accessible cross-contamination. During the time of the inspection, the this was resolved by the Operator moving the napping mats and linens to a separate room. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. A home must include a designated area where each child can sit quietly or lie down to rest or nap. Each child in care must be provided safe and sanitary bedding to be used when napping or sleeping. Linens must be washed at least once a week and more often if soiled or dirty. All bedding and linens must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at least once a week and before use by another child. Bedding and linens, when not in use, must be stored in a sanitary manner which prevents the spread of germs or lice from other linens."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

19-04 · Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Telephone, Lighting, Temperature and Ventilation

During the time of the inspection, the smoke detector was tested and was operational. The fire extinguisher certification is valid until 7/2025. During the time of the inspection, the Operator advised that they do not have an operational corded phone. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "A. The home shall have at least one operable corded telephone."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

20-16 · Nutritious Meals and Snacks Provided FDCH/LFCCH Handbook, 7.13 and 7.14

During the inspection, the Operator advised that they will be providing meals and snacks to the children that are in care. During the time of the inspection, the licensing Specialist observed there to be three bottles, and two containers of formula on the sink countertop in the bathroom, leaving them accessible to cross-contamination. During the time of the inspection, this was resolved by the Operator removing the bottles and formula containers from the bathroom and placing them in her food prep area. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance: per the FDCH Handbook "F. Food provided by parents/guardians must be stored and handled in a sanitary manner at all times to prevent contamination or spoilage. If food is supposed to be kept cold, the food must be stored in a refrigerator until eaten, or parents/guardians must include ice packs to keep food cold."

Corrected Corrected by Jan 2, 2025

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

27-05 · Fire Drills/Emergency Preparedness FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection, the Owner advised that she does not have a written emergency preparedness plan. 7.22 Emergency Preparedness A. The operator shall develop a written emergency preparedness plan to include, at a minimum, procedures to be taken by the family day care home during a fire, evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, lockdown, and inclement weather (tornadoes). The plan must describe how the home will notify and update parents/guardians. Daily attendance rosters must be used to account for all children once gathered in a safe space after exit and upon return to the home. 7.22 Preparacin para emergencias A. El operador debe elaborar un plan escrito de preparacin para emergencias que incluya, como mnimo, los procedimientos que deben seguirse en el hogar familiar de cuidado infantil en caso de incendio, evacuacin, reubicacin, refugio en el lugar, encierro e inclemencias meteorolgicas (tornados). El plan debe describir cmo el hogar notificar yactualizar a los padres, madres y tutores. Los registros diarios de asistencia deben emplearse para contabilizar a todos los nios y nias una vez reunidos en un espacio seguro despus de salir y al regresar al hogar

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

31-02 · Immunization Records FDCH/LFCCH Handbook

During the time of the inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that one child had and expired immunization record. 8.1 Health/Immunization Records A. The operator is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form, Parts A-1, B, and/or C, DH 680 (July 2010), or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681 (July 2008), which are incorporated herein by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o) and (p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian, within 30 days of enrollment. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local health department. The parent/guardian of a child who has not received the age-appropriate immunizations prior to enrollment and who does not have documented medical or religious exemptions from routine childhood immunizations should provide documentation of a scheduled appointment or arrangement to receive immunizations. Providers must include a general statement in parent handbook/policies to inform parents/guardians, at time of enrollment, that some children in care may not have current immunizations. B. If the custodial parents or legal guardians fail to provide the above required documentation within 30 days of enrollment, the home shall not allow the child to remain in the program. 8.1 Registros de salud y vacunacin A. El operador es responsable de obtener para cada nio y nia cuidado un formulario de certificacin de vacunacin vigente, completo y aplicado de forma apropiada partes A-1, B, y/o C, DH 680 (julio de 2010), o el formulario de exencin de vacunacin por religin, DH 681 (julio de 2008), que se incorporan por referencia en 65C- 22.001(7)(o) y (p), F.A.C., del padre, madre o tutor, dentro de los 30 das posteriores a la inscripcin. El formulario DH 680 y el formulario DH 681 pueden obtenerse en el departamento de salud local. El padre/madre/tutor de un nio o nia que no haya recibido las vacunas apropiadas para su edad antes de la inscripcin y que no tenga exenciones mdicas o religiosas documentadas para las vacunas infantiles de rutina debera presentar documentacin de una cita programada para recibir las vacunas. Los prestadores deben incluir una declaracin general en el manual o las polticas para padres y madres para informar a los padres/madres/tutores, al momento de la inscripcin, que algunos de los nios y nias que se cuidan pueden no tener la vacunacin al da. B. Si los padres, madres y tutores no proporcionan la documentacin necesaria detallada arriba dentro de los 30 das a partir de la inscripcin, el hogar no debera permitir que el nio o nia permanezca en el programa

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.